Five Potential NBA Trades

Timberwolves trade Kevin Martin to the Pistons for Reggie Bullock.With the postseason in their sites, the Detroit Pistons could do themselves a big favor by adding a veteran Shooting Guard like Kevin Martin to their already solid squad. There's no room for Martin in Minnesota as Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine have outplayed him forcing him to the bench. In Detroit, the Pistons could allow Martin to come in right away and backup Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. In return Reggie Bullock would provide the Timberwolves with another big man that can play the wing and provide above average defense.

Bulls move Pau Gasol to the Mavericks for Justin Anderson.Anderson, the Mavericks' 2015 first round pick, plays great defense and would be a terrific wing defender for the Bulls. Anderson plays the Shooting Guard so he'll get to play behind, and learn from, one of the best two-way players in the game today, Jimmy Butler. As for the Mavericks, Gasol would complete their starting five by giving them a true Center. After losing out on DeAndre Jordan in free agency last off season, the Mavericks have went with Zaza Pachulia as their Center so far this year. The move would give the Mavericks two of the best European players to ever play the game in Gasol and Dirk Nowitzki.

Wizards trade Kelly Oubre Jr. to the Pelicans for Ryan Anderson.The Washington Wizards need to make a move, or two, quickly if they hope to play in the postseason for the third year in a row. After losing Paul Pierce to the Clippers in free agency last off season the Wizards have been in need of a solid perimeter shooter all season. Ryan Anderson fits the build as someone who could stretch the floor hitting threes with ease as either a Small Forward or Power Forward. In return the Wizards would, in my opinion, have to send Kelly Oubre Jr. to New Orleans. Oubre Jr. would get a chance to start for the Pelicans and learn from veterans like Tyreke Evans and Eric Gordon.

Kings move DeMarcus Cousins to the Clippers forDeAndre Jordan and a 2016 First Round pick.In a move that would seem to be to the liking of Kings' Head Coach George Karl, Sacramento could create a new dynamic offense with a mobile big man like DeAndre Jordan. Pairing Rajon Rondo with a high flying Center would seem to be to the liking of Karl and Rondo himself. Jordan would be the most athletic big man Rondo has every played with; a list that includes Kendrick Perkins, Kevin Garnett, Tyson Chandler, Jared Sullinger and, among others, Shaquille O'Neal. The move would also allow the Clippers to get rid of a headache of their own as well. It's clear that DeAndre Jordan's inability to make free throws has hindered the Clippers and their chances at becoming a championship caliber team. Cousins would be able to come in and run a true half-court offense alongside Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and several other veteran players. If you're a Clippers' fan concerned with DeMarcus Cousins' attitude, you have nothing to worry about. Clippers' Head Coach Doc Rivers is one of a few Coaches out there that could handle Cousins, something George Karl, according to multiple reports, clearly had trouble with.

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Nuggets send Jameer Nelson and JJ Hickson to the Heat for two Second Round Picks.The Nuggets, a team that should be in full rebuild mode, could add some more young talent by moving two veterans. Hickson has an expiring contract but would be a solid backup for Hassan Whiteside. Jameer Nelson, who is still under contract for two more years after this season ends, makes a lot of sense for a Miami team that's going to make the playoffs. Right now the Heat have Goran Dragic as their Point Guard but with no real viable backup on the roster, Nelson would be an ideal fit. From Denver's point of view Jusuf Nurkic is the team's future at the Center position. Moving Hickson and Nelson only opens up more playing time for other youngsters like 24 year old Center Joffrey Lauvergne and 20 year old Center Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets already have two first round picks in the 2016 NBA Draft but could have more depending where Portland and Memphis finish the season. By adding two more second round picks the Nuggets could package some picks together for a Top Five pick in this year's draft possibly allowing them to grab Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram.